The Universal Thank You.

I am happy to report that the last of the interviews have been conducted in the quiet of Ma'am Elsa Coscolluela's hotel suite in Ortigas. It was... a very rich, very contemplative way to end the long anticipation. The long-distance calls, the air-mailing, the prayers were worth it.

Ma'am Elsa had a very warm smile that morning. And her flowers were lovely.

There are just some little things, little momments -- a warm smile, a kind gesture -- that tell you it was, and will be all worth it.